First-Time Homebuyer Guidance | DeWitt Savings Bank
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First-Time Homebuyer Guidance

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Buying your first home? We’re here to help!

Steps to Homeownership:

  1. Check Your Credit - A higher credit score can mean better loan terms. Review your credit report and address any issues before applying.
  2. Get Pre-Approved - Know how much home you can afford and show sellers you're serious. Pre-Approval letters are often required when shopping for your new home.
  3. Find Your Dream Home - Work with a trusted real estate agent to explore listings within your budget.
  4. Apply for a Mortgage - Submit your application along with required documents.
  5. Loan Processing & Approval - We’ll review your information and guide you through the final steps.
  6. Closing Day! - Sign the paperwork, get your keys, and celebrate your new home!

What to Expect in the Mortgage Process

Applying for a mortgage doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

  • Proof of Income (pay stubs, W-2s, tax returns)
  • Bank Statements (to verify assets and down payment funds)
  • Credit History Check (to determine eligibility and rates)
  • Debt Information (student loans, car payments, credit cards, etc.)

Once you submit your application, our loan officers will walk you through each step, ensuring a smooth process from approval to closing.


Mortgage Loan Calculators

Use our helpful tools to estimate your monthly payments, determine affordability, or see if refinancing makes sense for you.


Rate Locking & Interest Rate Information

Rates can change daily, so locking in your interest rate at the right time is important. We offer rate lock options to help protect you from market fluctuations while your loan is being processed. Rates may be locked after a sufficient appraisal has been completed.


Why Choose DeWitt Savings Bank?

  • checkmark Local Decision-Making - Faster approvals with decisions made right here in your community.
  • checkmark Competitive Rates & Terms - We offer flexible loan options tailored to your needs.
  • checkmark Trusted Since 1887 - A bank built on relationships, not just transactions.
  • checkmark Personalized Service - You’ll work with real people who care about your success.

Ready to Get Started?

Have questions or ready to take the next step? Our mortgage team is here to help!

phone  Call us: Clinton Office - 217-935-9470; Moweaqua Branch - 217-768-3861

Location  Visit us in person at your nearest branch

Email  Request a consultation

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Mortgage / Home Loan

*Loans are subject to credit and collateral approval. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Meet Our Loan Officers

Heidi Jostes

Heidi Jostes

NMLS ID# 423564

Telephone 217-768-3861

Email 

Location Moweaqua

Julie Kinkaid

Julie Kinkaid

NMLS ID# 423563

Telephone 217-935-7737

Email 

Location Clinton

John Baldwin

John Baldwin

NMLS ID# 470254

Telephone 217-935-7735

Email 

Location Clinton